Smart Society Show

Smart Society Show

Join former UK Energy Minister Chris Skidmore and Venture Capital investor Brynne Kennedy as they explore cutting-edge climate technology and policy. This bi-weekly show features interviews with global climate leaders and innovative tech founders, offering insights on climate and technology markets. Discover the companies and visionaries shaping the world's largest economic opportunity and driving the path to Net Zero. Whether you're a policy maker, entrepreneur, investor, or climate enthusiast, The Smart Society Show brings you the latest in climate innovation.

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S1E8: Unlocking the UK's Clean Power Potential and Pioneering Carbon Removal Innovations with David Livingston (CSO at Galvanize) and Valentin Gutknecht (Co-founder and Co-CEO of Neustark)
Dec. 19, 2024

S1E8: Unlocking the UK's Clean Power Potential and Pioneering Carbon Removal Innovations with David Livingston (CSO at Galvanize) and Valentin Gutknecht (Co-founder and Co-CEO of Neustark)

In this episode of The Smart Society Show, co-hosts Brynne Kennedy and Chris Skidmore discuss the unveiling of the UK's comprehensive Clean Power Action Plan, detailing the ambitious steps the UK government is taking to enha…
Clean Energy, Carbon Markets and COP29 with Ann Mettler of Breakthrough Energy, and Wolfgang Gründinger of Enpal, Germany’s First GreenTech Unicorn
Dec. 5, 2024

Clean Energy, Carbon Markets and COP29 with Ann Mettler of Breakthrough Energy, and Wolfgang Gründinger of Enpal, Germany’s First GreenTech Unicorn

In this episode of The Smart Society Show, co-hosts Brynne Kennedy and Chris Skidmore unpack the latest developments in global energy markets, including reflections from COP29, the nomination of the new U.S. energy secretary…
S1E6: COP 29 Updates and Reinventing Insurance for New Risks with Anthony Hobley (Deputy Chair, Climate Risk & Resilience at Howden) and Tanguy Touffut (CEO & Co-Founder of Descartes Underwriting)
Nov. 22, 2024

S1E6: COP 29 Updates and Reinventing Insurance for New Risks with Anthony Hobley (Deputy Chair, Climate Risk & Resilience at Howden) and Tanguy Touffut (CEO & Co-Founder of Descartes Underwriting)

Get the latest insights from COP 29 as Chris Skidmore shares updates from the ground in Baku with co-host Brynne Kennedy. Dive into how the insurance industry is evolving to tackle climate and cybersecurity risks with Anthon…
S1 E5: After the US Election: Europe’s Climate Role, Rhian-Mari Thomas (CEO, Green Finance Institute) on Sustainable Finance, and Tommy Ricketts (Co-Founder&CEO, BeZero) on Carbon Ratings and Markets
Nov. 7, 2024

S1 E5: After the US Election: Europe’s Climate Role, Rhian-Mari Thomas (CEO, Green Finance Institute) on Sustainable Finance, and Tommy Ricketts (Co-Founder&CEO, BeZero) on Carbon Ratings and Markets

In this episode of The Smart Society Show , hosts Brynne Kennedy and Chris Skidmore explore the post-election landscape and its implications for Europe’s climate leadership and green innovation. Joined by Rhian-Mari Thomas, …
What's News Special: Decoding the UK's Autumn Budget and its impact on climate and tech markets
Nov. 2, 2024

What's News Special: Decoding the UK's Autumn Budget and its impact on climate and tech markets

In this special episode of the Smart Society Show, co-hosts Former UK Energy Minister Chris Skidmore and Smart Society Ventures Managing Partner Brynne Kennedy dive into the UK's recent autumn budget, the first Labour budget…
S1E3: Sustainability, Climate and EV Data and Software with Lauren Smart (CCO, S&P Global Sustainable1) and Casper Rasmussen (Founder and CEO, Monta)
Oct. 23, 2024

S1E3: Sustainability, Climate and EV Data and Software with Lauren Smart (CCO, S&P Global Sustainable1) and Casper Rasmussen (Founder and CEO, Monta)

Sustainable standards and the latest trends in climate tech; interviews with Lauren Smart (Chief Commercial Officer, S&P Global Sustainable1) and Casper Rasmussen (Co-Founder and CEO, Monta), co-hosted by Smart Society Ventu…
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